Event: Training Workshop on Health Systems Health Security and Public Goods 20 February 2017 Author / Speaker Azusa Sato View File What is health security? What are public goods? Why is health security a public good? Learn about health security as an important public good. This presentation covers the multiple dimensions of health security and how historical events shaped institutions related to health security. It also explains the theory of public goods and why health security is considered as a public good. It highlights the central role of governance in health security and managing international health risks. The presentation concludes with a description and function of global development assistance in health security, featuring ADB's Greater Mekong Subregion Health Security Project. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Download Topics Health Governance and Public Sector Management